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Ec98-1776 Nebraska Groundwater Of Aquaculture, Terrence B. Kayes, Stuart K. Mcfeeters

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Aquaculture, the cultivation or husbandry of aquatic plants and animals, is the fastest growing component of United States agriculture. Nebraska presently has an extremely small aquaculture industry, but the potential benefits of investing in the development of a large-scale industry are enormous.

Nebraska is one of the nation's most water-rich states. Its groundwater resources are enormous, and include the High Plians Aquafer, which ranks among the world' largest near-surface aquifers.

Ec98-151 Amaranth: Production Manual For The Central United States, Jane Sooby, David D. Baltensperger, Robert Myers, David Brenner, Richard Wilson, Charles Block

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Amaranth is a small-seeded grain crop with a dramatic history. Once a staple in the diet of the Aztec Indians, today it is grown throughout the world. In the United States much of the production is small-scale and organic, grown mainly for the natural and health food markets. There also has been steady use of the crop for breakfast cereals, snack foods, and mass-produced multigrain bread products. Amaranth is a broadleaf plant well-adapted to a range of arid and humid environments. As a crop it fits into many dryland rotations, performing well following wheat, proso millet, or other grain crops. …

Ec98-787 Glossary Of Ecosystem Terms, Thomas G. Franti, R. Herpel, G.R. Lingle

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This extension circular contains ecosystem definitions from abiotic to wildlife refuge.

1998 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane E. Reese

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. It deals with the results that were done in reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics and housing of swine.

Nf98-383 Improve Communication For Better Understanding, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers some advice on family communication.

Nf98-387 Children And Stress, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers some advice to help reduce stress in children's lives.

Nf98-389 Put Laughter And Humor In Your Life, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Purpose: To learn about stress and coping, and to develop a stress management plan..

G98-1366 Establishing Juvenile Diversion In Your Community, Stephen T. Russell, Susan Wood, Sara Domeier

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Juvenile diversion programs are created to divert youth from early encounters with the juvenile court system. By focusing on strengths of children in a positive youth development framework, successful diversion programs discourage delinquency and encourage stronger family and community relationships. This guide describes the issues communities need to consider in the development of a juvenile diversion program.

Each year over two million juveniles in the United States are arrested and become involved in the juvenile court system. Juvenile diversion programs have been created to divert youth from their early encounters with the juvenile court system. These programs involve the suspension …

Ec98-823 1998 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part I, H. Douglas Jose, William L. Miller

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Every two years a survey of the custom oeprations is conducted to determine the current rates charged for specific machinery operations. The survey is divided into two parts: spring and summer operations, including planting and small grains harvest in Part I, and information about fall and miscellaneous operations in Part II.

Ec98-826 1998 Nebraska Farm Custom Rates - Part Ii

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Every two years a survey of custom operations is conducted to determine the current rates charged for specific machinery operations. The survey is divided into two parts: spring and summer operations, including planting and small grains harvest in Part I, and information about fall and miscellaneous operations in Part II.

Nf98-381 So Where Do I Put That $2,000?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.

Nf98-380 Where Am I Going To Find $2,000 To Save?, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.

Nf98-379 Ballpark Estimate Of Retirement Financial Needs, Kathy Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an estimation for retirement financial planning.

G96-1362 Soil Temperatures And Spring Planting Dates, Steven J. Meyer, Allen L. Dutcher

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Dates on which soil temperatures reach a threshold value are presented as a spring planting guide for agronomic and horticultural producers.

For a seed to germinate it must have good contact with the soil and be placed in a favorable soil environment. A good soil environment is one that has suitable soil temperature, adequate soil moisture, good aeration, and for certain seeds, light. Conditions necessary for germination depend on the species and variety of seed being planted. Alone, none of these factors guarantee germination; rather it is the interaction of these factors that affects seed germination.

In Nebraska, soil moisture …

Nf98-392 Nebraska's Nutrient Standard Menu Planning Requirements For School Lunches, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides information about the requirements for student lunches menu planning according to the USDA.

G98-1358 Feeding To Maximize Protein And Fat, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes feeding guidelines to increase milk fat and protein production.

Proper feeding management of dairy herds can both improve the economy of production and provide a healthier cow. To achieve these goals, producers must feed to increase production of milk with maximum levels of milk fat and protein.

Milk solids components include fat, protein, lactose and minerals. Normal values for milk fat range from 3.7 percent (Holstein) to 4.9 percent (Jersey); milk protein ranges from 3.1 percent (Holstein) to 3.8 percent (Jersey). Lactose is usually 4.6–4.8 percent for all breeds; minerals (ash) average .74 percent. Because current milk …

Nf98-357 Alzheimer's Disease And Nutrition, Carol Ray, Wanda M. Koszewski

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact examines diet considerations that should be made for Alzheimer's patients.

Nf98-361 The Female Athlete Triad, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

As more and more females become active in sports, physicians, coaches, trainers, parents and athletes need to be aware of a potential condition termed the Female Athlete Triad.

Validating A Vegetative Filter Strip Performance Model, Puneet Srivastava, Thomas A. Costello, Dwayne R. Edwards, James A. Ferguson

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Faculty Publications

Vegetative filter strips (VFS) reduce losses of nutrients, solids, and other materials from land area treated with fertilizers and manures. A number of models are available that simulate nutrient and sediment transport in VFS. While VFS effectiveness is considered to depend on lengths of pollutant source area and VFS areas, few published studies have tried to validate these models using variable pollutant source area and VFS area. The objective of this study was to validate an event-based nutrient transport model (Chaubey et al., 1995) that simulates soluble nutrient transport in VFS. This model links three sub-models: modified Green-Ampt infiltration, non-linear …

A State-Dependent Model Of Forest Floor Development, Ertuğrul Bi̇lgi̇li̇

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

A state-dependent, dynamic forest floor development model is presented. The model considers litterfall as input. The decomposition of the litter was modelled as influenced by the quality of litter and miccroclimatic conditions (temperature and moisture). Microclimatic conditions were determined based on weather data and stand structure. The predictions of the model compared with an independent data set suggested that the model functions realistically under a range of weather and stand conditions. The resulting model should be valuable in the prediction of fire behavior.

A Research To Determine The Suitable Rice ( Oryza Sativa L.)Harvesting Time, Halil Sürek, Necmi Beşer

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The objective of this study was to determine the suitable rice harvesting time to obtain high paddy yield and quality milled rice. The experiment was conducted in a randomized split block design with four replications under continuous flood irrigation in 1988, 1989, and 1990. Three planting times were praticed at May 10, May 20; and May 30. Four harvesting times were applied at 35, 42, 49, and 56 days after flowering (DAF). This study showed that maximum paddy yield and total milled rice, minimum berakage during milling, minimum unfilled and partially filled grains, acceptable moisture content, minimum chalky kernel in …

The Effect Of Prescribed Fire On The Natural Regeneration Success Oflebanon Cedar ( Cedrus Libani A. Rich.) At Antalya-Kaş Locality, Melih Boydak, Fikret Işik, Bayram Doğan

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

With this study the effect of prescribed fire on the natural regeneration success of Lebanon Cedar ( Cedrus libani A. Rich.) by shelterwood method was investigated at Antalya-Kaş localitiy. Split plot design with three replications was applied as experimental design. Prescribed fire was applied to slash pile at one of each main plot while the other was left as control. Main plots were divided into two subplots and equal number of seeds were used at each subplot for additional seeding by applying broadcast seeding (full seeding) or drill sowing methods. Seedling survival was recorded each year and the height growth …

An Investigation On The Loading And Unloading Operations In Artvin Forest District, H. Hulusi Acar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Artvin Forest District which is the best example for mountainously areas in Turkey, was selected as a suitable study area for this investigation. Data which were collected by using the repetition time technique were analyzed. In this region, the loading-unloading and landing operations were examined from the economical and technical perspectives. Time analysis were performed, historical records and thus resulting data were analyzed statistically. The results were discussed and some of the practical implications were recommended. The studies in this investigation were performed in 1995-96 years. As a result, the highest productivity on loading both the softwood and hardwood logs …

Effect Of Sodium Ascorbate On Some Quality Characteristics Of Turkish Pastırma, Hatice Gür-Yağli, A. Hamdi Ertaş

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Different amounts of sodium ascorbate (0, 150, 300 and 450 mg/kg) were used in curing stage of Turkish pastırma production and the effect of sodium ascorbate was investigated on some quality characteristics of pastırma. It was observed that there was no effect of sodium ascorbate on pH and penetrometler value of pastirma. Sodium ascorbate caused to decrease of TBA-value and residual nitrite content (P

Possibilities Of Growing Of Some Soybean [ Glycine Max (L.) Merill] Cultivars As A Doublecrop Under Kahramanmaraş Conditions, H. Ahmet Yilmaz, Lale Efe

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study that was carried out in 1992-93 at Kahramanmaraş, it was aimed at investigating of adaptation to double cropping conditions of 23 soybean cultivars. For this reason, characteristics such as yield (kg/da), first pod height (cm), pod number per plant, plant height (cm), 100-seed weight (g), vegetation period (day), days for flowering, seed oil percentage (%) and seed protein percentage (%) were investigated on cultivars are tested. Two-years data collected were brought together and analysed according to split plot design. Means of cultivars and interaction means of years x cultivars were compared using Duncan multiple range test. As a …

An Investigation On The Logging Machines From The Economical And The Technical Point Of View At Giresun Forest District, H. Hulusi̇ Acar

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In forestry, transportation of harvested woods from compartments is very difficult, expensive and time-consuming task. Forests covering generally high and steep slopes of mountainous areas in Eastern Black Sea Region make the problem extremely dif-ficult. Transportation of forest products from forest to the landing have been practiced various forms. Studies were conducted on the loading, skidding and stacking machines and mobile skylines at Giresun Forest District. Furthermore, logging machines in the region were found very important from the technical and the economical point of view. In ad-dition, the rent values for loging machines is found to be insufficient.

Agricultural Structure And Mechanisation Characteristics Of Theşanlıurfa-Harran Plain, Alim Işik, İbrahim Atun

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

The Şanlıurfa-Harran plain was firstly opened to irrigation in the South-eastern Anatolian Project, called GAP. Available mechanisation investment and agricultural structure should be known to estimate new requierements for the future in this plain. In this research, agricultural structure and mechanisation characteristics by a questeonnaire conducted before irrigation. Each farm has at least one tractor. In conclusion, it was found that average farm size was 35.5 hectars, plot size was 11.7 hectars, number of tractors per farm was 1.7, tractor engine power was 46.8 kW, number of machines per tractor was 3.8, fuel consumption of the tractor was 2 244 …

In Vitro Multiplication Of Salep Orchids, Growing Commonly In The Eastmediterranean Region Of Turkey By Embriyo Culture, Kadriye Çağlayan, Ayşe Özavci, Akif Eskalen

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

Possiblities of in vitro multiplication of salep orchids, which have a great danger of extinction from nature, was investigated. Orchis anatolica Boiss, Orhcis coriophora L., Ophyrs bornumuelleri Schulz, Ophyrs phrigra Fleischm. et Borm., Serapias vomeracea and Himantoglossum affine, which are growing commonly in the East Mediterranean Area, were cultured in vitro by using embryo culture. In order to culture salep embryos, 14 different media were used. The highest average germination rate and plant formation from protocorm were found as 2.39% and 1.86%, respectively on Van Waes Debergh + Tomato Ekstract + Active Carbon (VW&D + TE + AC) media. The …

The Effects Of Some Citrus Rootstocks On Fruit Productivity Of Some Important Orange,Grapefruit, Lemon And Mandarin Cultivars In Çukurova Region, Önder Tuzcu, Mustafa Kaplankiran, Murat Şeker

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

This study was carried out under Çukurova (East Mediterranean region) conditions in order to determine the most definite effects of Common sour orange, Brasilian sour orange, Yuzu, Troyer and Carizzo citranges, Beneke trifoliate orange, Cleopatra mandarin, Volkameriana, Taiwanica, Rough lemon, Citrumelo 1452 rootstocks on the fruit yield of the Washington Navel, Valencia Late, Moro Blood and Shamouti oranges; Marsh Seedless and Redblush grapefruits; Kütdiken and Italyan Memeli lemons and Satsuma mandarin cultivars during 1993-1995. Sour orange showed medium performance on the productivities of orange cultivars. Carrizo citrange and Citrumelo 1452 for Washington Navel; Citrumelo 1452, Carrizo and Troyer citranges for …

An Investigation On Internal Morphological Proporties Of Sapwood And Heartwood Oforiental Spruce [Picea Orientalis (L.) Link.], Nurgül Ay, Hamiyet Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry

In this study, sapwood and heartwood samples obtained from Oriental spruce growing naturally only in East Black Sea region were investigated. Trees of 36-44 cm diameter were obtained from the Karahava region of Maçka Forest District. The discs examined were cut at 2 m above the lower end of the stems. Sapwood and heartwood samples from each discs were taken from 12 th growth ring after cambium and 7 th growth ring after the pith, respectively. The results showed that length, widht, diameter, lumen widht of earlywood and latewood tracheids and the diameter of bordered pits were greater in sapwood …